by Jamie Schwartz | Mar 19, 2026 | Lipedema
If you have ever looked in the mirror and thought, “Why are my legs so fat?” you are not alone. Many people feel frustrated when their legs seem out of proportion to the rest of their body, or when thick legs stubbornly stay the same size even after weight loss.... by Jamie Schwartz | Mar 19, 2026 | Lipedema
If you are living with lipedema, you already know it is about much more than your appearance. It is a chronic condition that causes pain, heaviness, swelling, and a feeling that your own body is fighting against you. Diet and exercise may help your overall health, but... by Jamie Schwartz | Feb 26, 2026 | Lipedema
If you’ve been recently diagnosed with lipedema, or you suspect you may have it, it’s normal to wonder: Should I travel to see a lipedema specialist? For most patients, the answer is yes. Travel is often worth it when local care is limited or when you want a clear... by Jamie Schwartz | Feb 26, 2026 | Lipedema
If you have lipedema and you also feel unusually flexible, “bendy,” or injury-prone, you are not imagining things. There is a meaningful overlap between lipedema and Ehlers Danlos conditions, especially the hypermobile types. This matters for one main reason:... by Jamie Schwartz | Feb 26, 2026 | Lipedema
Getting care for lipedema can be frustrating for a simple reason: many healthcare providers were never trained to diagnose it. That doesn’t mean your symptoms are unclear, and it doesn’t mean you’re overreacting. It usually means you’re walking into a medical system... by Jamie Schwartz | Jan 20, 2026 | Blog, Lipedema
Pregnancy changes your body fast. For many women with lipedema, that “fast” can feel like someone turned the volume knob up on swelling, heaviness, and tenderness. The goal during pregnancy is not to “fix” lipedema. It’s to keep you comfortable, keep you moving, and...